FoodChek’s MICT magnetic nanotechnology uses a compact desktop based diagnostic reading device (the “MICT Reader”) and reports the test results from disposable assay cassettes loaded with food samples that have been previously enriched for bacterial growth using another of FoodChek™’s products, the Actero™ Enrichment Media
The Patent Pending Actero™ Enrichment Media is used to incubate the food samples and enrich the growth of bacteria to allow the testing of pathogens common in foodborne diseases such as E. coli, Salmonella and Listeria. The MICT Reader does not require a sophisticated technician in a commercial lab and is an automated, quantitative test that allows for tracking recording and printing of test results. This allows for the fastest most accurate and easiest-to-use in-house pathogen testing systems in today's marketplace, is at least one order of magnitude more sensitive than PCR testing and a two order of magnitude higher than traditional (ELISA) tests and virtually eliminates human error.
FoodChek™'s MICT Cleaning Cassettes (sold separately) are specifically designed for use with it's MICT Readers. The cleaning cassettes are single use only.
FoodChek Systems Inc. recommends that the MICT reader should be cleaned after 20 tests or 1 month (whichever comes first) , in the event of an “invalid result”, when you are changing pathogen tests. (e.g.: E. coli to Listeria spp.).
FoodChek™'s MICT Verification Cassette must be run at the start of the testing day and is specifically designed for use with the FoodChek™ MICT Reader.
You can verify the FoodChek MICT Reader's accuracy and performance with the supplied verification cassette. This cassette contains three stable, calibrated test regions on one test strip. They are used to verify the instrument’s internal calibration (Accuracy) and performance (Noise).
Ordering information: All MICT Readers come with a power cord, power adaptor, 1 Stylus, CD User Manual, 3 rolls of thermo paper, 1 verification Cassette and a USB Memory Stick. The Verification Cassette is for multiple uses and only needs to be replaced when your VWR representative recommends to.
